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2008 SUMMER CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Over 50 FREE nights of Entertainment
Under the Stars
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JUNE |
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Jazz & Big Band |
Movies for Teens |
Potpourri |
Children's Shows |
Classical & Cabaret |
Party Bands |
Blues/Folk/Rock |
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22 7pm
Opening Night:
Russian American Kids Circus
This
blend of circus arts, theater, dance,
music and comedy gives birth to an
entirely new genre of entertainment
experience. S
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DARK
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24 8pm
The Merwin Mountain Band
They
perform with spot-on harmonies and
finely crafted melody lines that raise
every song to new levels of enjoyment.
X
Sponsor: Parks & Recreation |
25 7pm
The Hall Family
Everyone's favorite musical group
returns for the 17th year. S
*Pre-show festivities begin at 6:30.
Sponsor:
Stew Leonard III Water Safety
Foundation |
26 8pm
Westport Community Band
Our
town's own talented musicians continue a
proud Pavilion tradition. S
Sponsor: Parks & Recreation
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27 8pm
New York City Swing
The
charismatic group has performed at
Inaugural Balls, Grammy parties and on
Network TV. S
Dance lesson 7:15.
Sponsor: Weston Capital Management LLC |
28 8pm
Gandalf Murphy & the Slambovian
Circus of Dreams
“Imbued with the mystical stirrings and
idealism of the 60’s” – NY Times.
X
Sponsor: Parks & Recreation |
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29 7pm
Incendio
Their smooth jazz and floor-pounding
rhythms of nuevo flamenco are generating
a national buzz. S
Sponsor:
HSBC Premier |
30
DARK |
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Rain Location & General Information:
Rain Location codes: “S” for Saugatuck
School, 170 Riverside Avenue, “T” for
Toquet Hall, 58 Post Road East, or “X”
for No Rain Location.
For updates, visit our website at
levittpavilion.com
or call the Concert Hot Line:
203.221-2153.
Programs, artists and schedule subject
to change.
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JULY |
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Sunday |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
Saturday |
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1 8pm
Jim Spinnato: Comedy Hypnosis Show
Become the star of his hilarious
demonstration of magic, mentalism and
mayhem. S
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2 7pm
Magic of Lyn
Lyn
reappears to dazzle us with incredible
eye-popping, jaw-dropping
magical tricks.
Update: This performance will
be moved to Saugatuck School.
Sponsor: Westport Young Woman’s League |
3 8pm
No Performance
Enjoy the P.A.L. fireworks at Compo
Beach.
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4
8pm
Christopher Robin Band
Bluegrass and classic rock;
“Christopher’s got a lot of talent” –
Willie Nelson. X
Sponsor: Parks & Recreation
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5 8pm
The Nields
The
darlings of the coffeehouse/festival
scene and their band with tunes ranging
from kicking to heartbreaking. X
Sponsor: Parks & Recreation |
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6 7pm
Galvanized Jazz Band
Once
again, voted “The state’s premier swing
and jazz band” – Connecticut Magazine.
S
Sponsor: CT Commission on Culture & Tourism
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8 8pm
Moxie
New
arrangements of great popular swing
tunes showcase three-part vocal harmony
and jazz rhythm section. S
Sponsor: CT Commission on Culture & Tourism
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9 7pm
SteveSongs
Parents’ Choice Gold Award Winner! The
LA Times applauds Steve’s “gentle
humor and creative songs.” S
Sponsor: Westport Young Woman’s League |
10 8pm
A Klezmer Bash!
Flute, fiddle and special friends join together for a vibrant
evening of traditional song and dance.
S
Sponsor: HSBC Premier |
11 8pm
Eight to the Bar
New
England’s premier swing group and “Best
Dance Band 2007” – Connecticut
Magazine. S
Dance lesson 7:15.
Sponsor:
Weston Capital Management LLC |
12 8pm
Aztec Two-Step
Dazzling acoustic guitars and inspiring
harmonies - “James Taylor meets Simon &
Garfunkel” – Boston Globe.
S
Sponsor: Evi Allen Special Program Fund
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13 7pm
Navy Band Northeast
This 16-piece military band returns with
music from the big band era to the
present. S
Host: VFW Post 399
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DARK |
15 8pm
Treehouse Comedy Club I
Sit
down for stand-ups as 3 comic cut-ups
deliver a night of laughs (PG-13).
S
Sponsor: Parks & Recreation
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16 7pm
Bounce, Ooo La La & Daniel
A
smorgasbord of juggling, unicycling,
music, mime and silly tricks. S
Sponsor: Westport Young Woman’s League |
17 8pm
Westchester Chordsmen
50-person barbershop chorus plus
doo-wop, gospel, contemporary and
Broadway show tunes. S
Sponsor: Parks & Recreation
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18 7:15pm*
Irish House Party
A
grand tradition: The Gaelic-American
Glee Club, bagpipes, step-dancers and
guest stars. S
*Note early start time.
Sponsor: Parks & Recreation |
19 8pm
VooDoo Carnival
A
classic rock and blues band, voted “Best
of the Gold Coast CT” by Moffly
Magazines. X
Sponsor: Downtown Merchants Association
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20 7pm
Bob Lasprogato & Uptown Jazz
For
listening or dancing, smooth sounds for
a hot summer night. S
Sponsor: Connecticut Light & Power
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21
DARK |
22 8pm
Atwater-Donnelly Band
A
unique and thrilling blend of
traditional American and Celtic folk
music and dance. S
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23 7pm
Jon Gailmor
The
award-winning folk-singer is “Better
than Bob Dylan, because I can understand
what he is saying” – Silas, Age 5,
Newtown, CT. S
Sponsor: Westport Young Woman’s League |
24 8pm
Joe Carter Brazilian Jazz Quintet
Brazilian jazz, refined and elegant is
the intense underlying pulse of these
internationally acclaimed artists.
S
Sponsor: HSBC Premier |
25 8pm
DNR
Fairfield County's all-physician
rock’n’roll band plays an excellent mix
of danceable music. S
Sponsor: Parks & Recreation
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26 8pm
Heather Hardy & the Lil’Mama Band
Her
beautiful voice and 5-string electric
violin become one with the music; blues
influenced by jazz and rock. S
Sponsor: Eze Castle Integration, Inc.
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27 7pm*
Mikata Salsa
Music and dance from West Africa to the
Caribbean and Brazil” – NY
Times. S
Dance lesson 6:15.
Sponsor:
Weston Capital Management LLC & CT Commission on Culture & Tourism
*Enjoy
a brief pre-concert preview of the Music
& Arts Center for Humanity Mach Camp's
Summer Program. |
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DARK |
29 8pm
Abaca Duo
“Their blend of classical and popular
music is a model of professionalism,
superb artistry and excellent taste” -
Newport Music Festival. S
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30 7pm
Hot Peas ‘N Butter
Featured on Nickelodeon and Sirius
Satellite Radio’s “Kids Stuff,” this
unique musical group is simply
irresistible! S
Sponsor:
Melissa & Doug®
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31 9pm
An Evening with
Michael McDonald
The
legendary rock star in a special
ticketed performance to benefit the
Pavilion. Charge tickets
online or call: 226-7600.
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Rain Location & General Information:
Rain Location codes: “S” for Saugatuck
School, 170 Riverside Avenue, “T” for
Toquet Hall, 58 Post Road East, or “X”
for No Rain Location.
For updates, visit our website at
levittpavilion.com
or call the Concert Hot Line:
203.221-2153.
Programs, artists and schedule subject
to change.
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AUGUST |
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Sunday |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
Saturday |
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1 8pm
Scratch
A
wide selection of dynamic rock’n’roll
songs – current hits to old favorites.
X
Sponsor: Parks & Recreation |
2 8pm
Old School Music’s Female Vocal Review
Geared for
listening; enjoy a supper club vibe and
a variety of top talent in one
action-packed show. S
Sponsor:
Parks & Recreation |
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3 7pm
John Jorgenson Quintet
“The
astonishing guitarist conducts a master
class in gypsy jazz” – Washington Post.
S
Sponsor: Shepard Insurance Group
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4
8:30pm
Juno (PG 13)
An
Oscar winning comedy-drama about an
unconventional 16-year old
and
her unplanned pregnancy. T
Sponsor: Westport Youth Commission/
Toquet
Hall
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5 8pm
Treehouse Comedy Club II
3
more comedians and an encore laugh night
(PG-13). S
Sponsor: Parks & Recreation
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6 7pm
Milkshake
Great rock music for kids (and parents);
influenced by Lennon-McCartney to the
White Stripes. S
Sponsor:
Melissa & Doug®
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7 8pm
Rob Carlson & Modern Man
Bridging the gap between the 3 Tenors
and the 3 Stooges, this trio never met a
punch-line they did not like. S
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8 8pm
Mill River Band
Experience a unique blend of acoustic
rock, country blues and western swing.
X
Sponsor: Weisbach Greenfield Felderman
Katz & Fierro, LLP |
9 8pm
Mary Lamont Band
“The
Queen of Long Island Country…she will
knock you off your seat” - Newsday.
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Dance lesson 7:15.
Sponsor: Weston Capital Management LLC
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10 7pm
Lao Tizer Band
Fresh from the City of Angels, Tizer is
a torchbearer for a new generation of
contemporary jazz. S
Sponsor: Country Living Associates |
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8:30pm
Across the Universe (PG 13)
Set
in the Vietnam area, this Academy-Award
nominated film pairs original music with
over 30 Beatles hits. T
Sponsor: Westport Youth Commission/
Toquet Hall
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12 8pm
Doc Wallace Trio
The
first American band to tour the former
Soviet Union plays a dazzling
mix
of jazz, blues, rock’n’roll and Cajun.
S
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13 7pm
Papillion
An
engaging and energetic celebration of
Cajun, Zydeco and Mardi Gras music.
Some pirate songs for good measure!
S
Sponsor:
Melissa & Doug®
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14 8pm
Power of Love
Not
one or two, but three divas and an
evening of love songs – from folk to standards and show tunes.
S
Sponsor: HSBC Premier |
15 8pm
Early Clover
A
charismatic singer and stirring
renditions of Marvin Gaye, Otis Redding
and Sam Cooke classics. S
Sponsor: Evi Allen Special Program Fund
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16 8pm
The Blues Busters
They
rock - a serious jam band using the soul
of the blues as a vehicle. American
music! X
Sponsor: Parks & Recreation
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17 7pm
Chris Coogan Jazz Quintet
Live
and swinging with classics like
Little Liza Jane, Norwegian Wood,
and Georgia, as well as new
originals. S
Sponsor:
JRS Financial Services, LLC |
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8:30pm
Cloverfield (PG 13)
In
this horror film, 5 young adults
document a monster-attack in NYC with a
hand-held camera. T
Sponsor: Westport Youth Commission/
Toquet Hall
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19 8pm
Connecticut Ballet
Beautifully trained dancers in a program
of classical and contemporary ballet.
S
Sponsor: CT Commission on Culture & Tourism
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20 7pm
Dirty Sock Funtime Band
Voted Best Kids Band 2008 by Time Out
NY Kids! S
Sponsor:
Melissa & Doug®
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21 8pm
Jodi Keogan & Company
The
joyous ensemble performs everyone’s
favorite arias and show tunes. S
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22 8pm
Celebration
One
of the metropolitan area’s premier party
bands, they play with energy, elegance
and style. X
Sponsor: Parks & Recreation
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23 8pm
Dave Mason Band
The
rock’n’roll Hall of Famer in a special
performance to benefit the Pavilion.
Charge tickets
online or call: 226-7600.
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24 7pm
Fairfield Counts
Enjoy swing and the big band sound with
these popular area favorites. Please
bring canned goods for the Woman’s Club
Food Closet. S
Sponsor: Westport Rotary
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26
8:30pm
The Office (PG 13)
Enjoy a marathon of the first 2 seasons
of this Emmy Award-winning comedy sitcom
starring Steve Carell. T
Sponsor: Westport Youth Commission/
Toquet Hall |
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Rain Location & General Information:
Rain Location codes: “S” for Saugatuck
School, 170 Riverside Avenue, “T” for
Toquet Hall, 58 Post Road East, or “X”
for No Rain Location.
For updates, visit our website at
levittpavilion.com
or call the Concert Hot Line:
203.221-2153.
Programs, artists and schedule subject
to change.
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